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Revised data: average wages and salaries were €2126 in the second quarter
According to Statistics Estonia's revised data, in the second quarter of 2025, the average monthly gross wages and salaries were €2,126, which is 5.9% higher than in the second quarter of 2024.
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HICP flash estimate: prices up by 0.6% in July
According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in July 2025, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists, increased by 0.6% compared with June. Compared with July last year, the HICP rose by 5.6%.
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GDP flash estimate: economy grew by 0.5% in Q2
According to Statistics Estonia's preliminary estimate, Estonia's economy showed modest improvement in the second quarter of 2025. Compared with the second quarter of 2024, the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.5%.
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HICP flash estimate: prices up by 1.1% in June
According to the preliminary estimate of Statistics Estonia, in June 2025, the harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP), which includes the expenditures of tourists in Estonia, increased by 1.1% compared with May. Compared with June last year, the HICP rose by 5.2%.
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Statistics Estonia presented the register-based census to technology experts
Today, Statistics Estonia met with technology experts and analysts to present the technical solution of the Register-based Population and Housing Census and its opportunities.
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In August, the volume of industrial production was slightly higher than in July
According to Statistics Estonia, in August 2019, the production of industrial enterprises decreased by 2% compared to August 2018. Production increased in manufacturing, but decreased in energy as well as in mining.
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In August, turnover increased the most in stores selling textiles, clothing and footwear
According to Statistics Estonia, in August, the turnover of retail trade enterprises was 651 million euros, having increased by 4% at constant prices compared to August 2018.
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The dwelling price index continued to increase in the 2nd quarter
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 2nd quarter of 2019, the dwelling price index changed by 0.9% compared to the 1st quarter and by 5.8% compared to the 2nd quarter of 2018.
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Producer price index decreased in August
In August 2019, the producer price index of industrial output fell by 0.2% compared to July 2019 and by 1.3% compared to August 2018. The export and import price indices fell compared to both July 2019 and August 2018.
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The majority of enterprises use information and communication technology (ICT) security measures
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2019, 90% of households had internet connection at home and it is used daily or almost daily by 98% of 16–44-year-olds. Enterprises contribute increasingly to improving their ICT security measures and policies.
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In July, the share of goods of Estonian origin was the lowest in recent years
According to Statistics Estonia, in July 2019, compared to July 2018, the exports of goods decreased by 2% and imports increased by 5%. The share of goods of Estonian origin was the lowest in recent years—66% of total exports.
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Over 10,000 job vacancies in Estonia
According to Statistics Estonia, in the 2nd quarter of 2019, there were 11,180 job vacancies in the enterprises, institutions and organisations of Estonia. The number has remained stable since the 1st quarter of 2017.
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In August, food and transport had the greatest impact on the change in the consumer price index
According to Statistics Estonia, the change of the consumer price index in August 2019 was 0.7% compared to July 2019 and 2.4% compared to August of the previous year.
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In July, tourists spent more than a million nights in accommodation establishments
According to Statistics Estonia, in July, 524,000 tourists stayed in accommodation establishments, which is 4% more than in July 2018. The number of nights spent by foreign and domestic tourists increased by 7%.
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Living longer, but health is worse
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2018, life expectancy at birth was 73.9 years for males and 82.4 years for females. Life expectancy has increased for both sexes, slightly more for males. Men are expected to live disability-free for 52.8 and women for 55.6 years. Just a year ago, disability-free life expectancy for males was two years longer and for females over three years longer.
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Electricity production decreased last year
According to Statistics Estonia, in 2018, the production of electricity totalled 12 terawatt hours, which is 6% less than in the previous year. Electricity production from renewable sources increased by 8%.